Updated on May 21, 2026
An emblematic vineyard of northeastern France, Alsace holds a singular place in the French wine landscape. With approximately 15,500 hectares of AOC vines spread across the eastern slopes of the Vosges, the Alsace vineyard is one of the most distinctive in France, organized around emblematic grape varieties (riesling, gewurztraminer, pinot gris, sylvaner, pinot blanc, pinot noir, muscat) and a unique AOC system in France (AOC Alsace, AOC Alsace Grand Cru, AOC Crémant d'Alsace). A notable peculiarity: the Alsace vineyard does not appear in our DVF observatory due to the legal regime of the land register specific to Alsace-Moselle. Our analysis therefore relies exclusively on SAFER statistics, which constitute the sole reference here. This article is part of our observatory of vineyard prices in France.
The DVF database (Demandes de Valeurs Foncières), published by the Directorate General of Public Finances, lists all real estate transactions for valuable consideration registered in mainland France. It is the source of our observatory for all French vineyards — with the notable exception of the departments of Bas-Rhin (67), Haut-Rhin (68) and Moselle (57), which fall under the Alsace-Moselle land register regime.
This regime, inherited from the local law maintained after the reintegration of Alsace-Moselle into France in 1918, manages land publicity according to rules distinct from those of the rest of the national territory. Real estate transactions are recorded in the land register (departmental management by district courts), and not published in the national DVF database. This legal singularity, which does not call into question market transparency at the local level, deprives our observatory of a substantial statistical source for the Alsace vineyard.
To analyze the Alsace wine land market, we therefore rely exclusively on the statistics published each year by the Ministry of Agriculture via SAFER. These statistics, based on a survey of notaries and a filter on transactions of more than half a hectare in block, offer a robust view of the market over a remarkable historical depth (since 1991).
SAFER publishes an average price each year for the "Alsace-East" vineyard, which aggregates AOC Alsace vines distributed between Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin. Over the entire 2000-2024 period, the evolution is as follows.
| Year | Average price (€/ha) | 5-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 90,544 | — |
| 2005 | 158,278 | + 75% |
| 2010 | 134,093 | - 15% |
| 2015 | 127,288 | - 5% |
| 2020 | 118,500 | - 7% |
| 2024 | 117,000 | - 1% |
SAFER average price of AOP Alsace-East vines, 2000-2024 — Source: Ministry of Agriculture / SAFER
The Alsace trajectory is atypical in the landscape of major French vineyards. Over twenty-five years, the SAFER average price has risen from €90,544/ha in 2000 to €117,000/ha in 2024, an increase of only +29% — well below cumulative inflation and well below the increases observed in other French wine-growing regions (Burgundy +228%, Cognac +240%, Loire Valley +131%, Rhône Valley-Provence +87%).
More remarkably, the Alsace trajectory stands out for a peak reached as early as the beginning of the 2000s (€158,278/ha in 2005), followed by a gradual decline over the next twenty years. This dynamic reflects several structural factors: a market historically valued from the 2000s thanks to the international reputation of riesling and gewurztraminer, but which saw its growth plateau as French consumption of white wines declined and international competition intensified (Germany, Austria, New Zealand on riesling in particular).
More recently, the 2020-2024 period confirms a stabilization around €115,000-120,000/ha. The Alsace market seems to have found a balance level, supported by the recognized quality of the terroirs, diversification towards dry white wines and Grands Crus, but limited by the slow growth of outlets and the wait-and-see attitude of some operators in the face of generational transmission challenges.
The absence of DVF data prohibits a detailed analysis by department at the municipal level. Nevertheless, SAFER historical statistics make it possible to distinguish two contrasting departmental dynamics between Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin.
Comparative estimates Bas-Rhin / Haut-Rhin, 1991 and 2024 — Source: Ministry of Agriculture / SAFER (processing by ma-propriete.fr)
Bas-Rhin covers the northern part of the Alsace vineyard, from the Wissembourg region to Marlenheim, notably with the Grands Crus Kirchberg de Barr, Wiebelsberg, Muenchberg, Frankstein, Steinklotz, Engelberg, Altenberg de Bergbieten, Kastelberg and Zotzenberg. The historical average SAFER price in 1991 stood at around €25,130/ha. In 2024, the level is estimated at around €98,000/ha, a cumulative increase of approximately +290% over 33 years.
Bas-Rhin structurally presents lower levels than those of Haut-Rhin. This difference reflects the concentration of the most prestigious Grands Crus and the stronger heritage pressure in Haut-Rhin (Colmar-Riquewihr-Ribeauvillé region), as well as the lower tourist intensity of the Bas-Rhin vineyard.
Haut-Rhin covers the southern part of the Alsace vineyard, around Colmar, and concentrates the majority of the most emblematic Grands Crus: Schlossberg, Brand, Hengst, Sommerberg, Mambourg, Furstentum, Sporen, Schoenenbourg, Rangen, Eichberg, Ollwiller, Goldert, Kessler, Marckrain. The historical average SAFER price in 1991 was €50,620/ha, double that of Bas-Rhin. In 2024, the level is estimated at around €136,000/ha, a cumulative increase of approximately +170% over 33 years.
Haut-Rhin benefits from strong tourist and heritage attractiveness, supported by the Alsace Wine Route, the network of emblematic wine-growing villages (Riquewihr, Hunawihr, Eguisheim, Kaysersberg) and the density of family estates with strong international reach. This heritage pressure sustainably supports land valuation.
The Alsace vineyard has several distinctive features that durably influence its land market. First, its modest size (15,500 hectares) compared to the major French wine-growing regions (Bordeaux 105,000 ha, Champagne 34,300 ha, Burgundy 30,000 ha) partly explains the rarity of transactions and the low liquidity of the market. Secondly, its fragmented land structure — Alsace estates are among the smallest in France, averaging around 6 hectares — limits the emergence of large estates on the market.
Thirdly, the hierarchical structure of the AOCs is particularly clear: regional AOC Alsace, AOC Alsace Grand Cru (51 classified locations), AOC Crémant d'Alsace. The Grands Crus represent a limited fraction of the surface area (around 4%) but form the backbone of heritage valuation. Fourthly, the cooperative sector plays a structuring role: Alsace cooperatives market about one third of production and exert a stabilizing influence on grape prices and, indirectly, on land values.
Finally, Alsace benefits from a strong wine tourism dimension, organized around the Wine Route (170 km from Marlenheim to Thann) and a network of preserved villages. This heritage dimension supports land values beyond strict agricultural profitability, particularly in Haut-Rhin.
As indicated in the introduction, the departments of Bas-Rhin (67), Haut-Rhin (68) and Moselle (57) are not covered by the national DVF database due to the legal regime of the land register. This singularity, inherited from the local law of Alsace-Moselle, means that real estate transactions are recorded locally and not published in the DGFiP's DVF database. Our observatory cannot therefore provide, for the Alsace vineyard, either a median price, an infra-departmental analysis, or details by Grand Cru appellation.
The statistics published by the Ministry of Agriculture via SAFER constitute our sole source here. They are based on a survey of notaries and a filter on transactions of more than half a hectare in block. The published price is a weighted average price, which over-represents large-scale transactions and the most prestigious appellations. It is useful for analyzing the long-term trend, but less representative of the current market than a median price would be.
The 2024 departmental levels published above (Bas-Rhin €98,000/ha, Haut-Rhin €136,000/ha) are estimates constructed from the historical gap observed in 1991 and the aggregated SAFER 2024 average. These estimates should be taken with caution: only SAFER, through its specific publications, can provide precise values by department. We encourage buyers to contact SAFER Grand Est for detailed references by municipality and appellation.
The table below places Alsace within the national hierarchy of vine prices in 2024. Unlike the other lines (from the DVF database), the value for Alsace here is the SAFER average, due to the lack of DVF data.
| Vineyard | 2024 price (€/ha) | Source | Detailed article |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champagne | 1,100,000 | DVF median | Champagne |
| Burgundy | 192,472 | DVF median | Burgundy-Franche-Comté |
| Alsace | 117,000 | SAFER average | Current article |
| Savoie | 47,500 | DVF median | Savoie |
| Cognac | 46,791 | DVF median | Cognac |
| Provence | 37,425 | DVF median | Provence |
| Beaujolais | 36,667 | DVF median | Beaujolais |
| Jura | 34,524 | DVF median | Jura |
| Rhône Valley | 20,376 | DVF median | Rhône Valley |
| Loire Valley | 16,287 | DVF median | Loire Valley |
| Bordeaux | 14,403 | DVF median | Bordeaux |
| Languedoc | 13,603 | DVF median | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| South-West | 8,990 | DVF median | South-West |
The direct comparison between Alsace and other vineyards should be interpreted with caution: the SAFER average (used for Alsace) tends structurally to exceed the DVF median (used for other vineyards), particularly in regions with high heterogeneity. At an equivalent current market level, Alsace would therefore probably be closer to Cognac or Provence than to the Burgundy level suggested by the strict comparison of figures.
The Alsace vineyard is, in our observatory, a singular case: due to the lack of available DVF data (legal regime of the Alsace-Moselle land register), the analysis relies exclusively on SAFER statistics. These outline an atypical trajectory: peak as early as the beginning of the 2000s (€158,278/ha in 2005), gradual decline to €117,000/ha in 2024, recent stabilization. The cumulative progression from 2000 to 2024 (+29%) is one of the most modest among the major French vineyards, reflecting a mature but undynamic market. For buyers, Alsace offers solid land, supported by the heritage and wine tourism dimension, but requires a detailed analysis at the municipal level and by AOC (regional, Grand Cru) that public sources do not fully provide. To go further, you can consult our category of wine-growing listings, our other articles on vineyard prices or download our white paper dedicated to creating a wine estate.
